2,4,6-Tribromophenol from Japan
2,4,6-Tribromophenol is a symmetrically brominated phenol derivative used as reactive flame retardant monomer. Classified HTS 2908.19.60.00 for its exclusive halogen substitution pattern. Provides permanent flame retardancy when polymerized into epoxy resins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Polymer intermediate status allows FTZ processing before duty assessment
• Bromine content certification required for flame retardant claims validation
• Avoid bulk liquid declarations; solid form maintains pure chemical classification